The Untold Stories Of The Jack The Ripper Suspects
Who was Jack the Ripper? Here are the untold stories of the best Jack the Ripper suspects.
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This Is How Ancient Teenagers Lived
This is how ancient teenagers lived. If you thought snarky and mischievous teens were exclusive to the modern day, think again.
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The Story Of The Only Governor To Be Assassinated
William Goebel is the only governor to have ever been assassinated, and possibly served the shortest term a governor has ever served in the United States.
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The Truth About The Sea Peoples Who Terrorized The Ancient World
The Sea Peoples terrorized the ancient world, but almost no one remembers them. Here's the truth about the Sea Peoples who terrorized the ancient world.
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Popular Food Fads From The 20th Century
As we munch on our organic, dairy-free, gluten-free, sustainably sourced snacks, let's look back at some of the food trends that came and went during the 1900s.
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Things You Get Wrong About The Amish
The Amish are well-known for their shunning of most modern conveniences, but there are quite a few misconceptions about them. Here's what people get wrong.
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Where Did The Phrase Holy Mackerel Come From?
The expression "holy mackerel" dates back at least 200 years, but how did it originate?
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The Untold Truth Of King Tut's Grandfather Amenhotep III
Pharaoh Amenhotep III boasted an impressive array of monumental and diplomatic achievements. This is the untold truth of King Tut's grandfather Amenhotep III.
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The True Story Of West Africa's Real-Life Warrior Women
Until 1892, there was an active, ruthless female fighting force in West Africa. This is the true story of these real-life warrior women.
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Why Do We Say Steal My Thunder?
English has been around in one form or another for two millenniums. Over time certain phrases have become common parlance including "steal my thunder."
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The Biggest Theories On Why Countries Drive On Different Sides Of The Road
Different countries drive on either the left or right side of the road. However, this choice either evolved over time or was a snap judgment by governments.
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This Is Why US Presidents Can Only Serve Two Terms
Part of the motivation behind the American Revolution was putting aside a hereditary monarch. We would elect our national leader. But how often?
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What Happens When You Sleep After A Head Injury?
Comedian and actor Bob Saget's sudden death happened while he slept after a head injury. Here's what you need to know about when you sleep after a head injury?
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Where Did The Phrase The Cat's Pajamas Come From?
The term "the cat's pajamas" usually refers to something good. But, the term may have a19th century origin which led to common parlance in the 1920s.
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Obscene Vs Profane Vs Vulgar: What's The Difference?
Of course words matter, whether spoken, written, or communicated in some other fashion. Some words mean more than others, and are not interchangeable.
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The History Of Indigenous Facial Tattoos Explained
Face tattoos are more common than they've been in recent memory, but they'r not new. Here is the history of Indigenous facial tattoos explained.
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Is Chickenpox Named After Chickens?
Chickenpox is a condition that afflicts many children, but It's not named after chickens. It's actually a reference to the disease's severity.
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The Quirky Item George H.W. Bush Was Reportedly Wearing When He Was Buried
When the time came for George H.W. Bush's funeral in December of 2018, it's no wonder that his family chose something special for that day.
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The Mullet Hairstyle Is Older Than You Think
The mullet hairstyle has become an iconic staple of the 80s, but the style actually dates way back to the Roman Empire, per a 6th-century Roman historian.
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The Deadliest Crowd Surges In History
rowds can be a dangerous thing — especially when crowd surges happen. Here are some of the deadliest crowd surges in history.
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What Does It Mean When Something Is Duty Free?
We've all passed through the duty free section in an airport, but what does duty free actually mean, and is it worth it to buy duty-free goods?
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The Tragic Sinking Of The Bonhomme Richard Explained
When Captain John Paul Jones and his crew set sail from France in 1779, they could have never known the harrowing journey they were beginning.
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The Myth Of The Furies Explained
The Furies would transform the guilty into the victim, and serve up a healthy helping of vengeance instead of justice. Here's the myth of the Furies explained.
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Terrifying Real-Life Examples Of Death By GPS
These days, we rely on GPS to get us where we are going, but GPS can lead us astray. Here are terrifying real-life examples of death by GPS.
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Why Was Bleeding Kansas So Important?
"Bleeding Kansas" refers to the period when anti-slavery and pro-slavery settlers came to Kansas to battle for the state's soul, forecasting the Civil War.
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The Truth About The Longest Beard In History
Hans Langseth was named the man who had the longest beard in 1922, and he still holds the record to this day.
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What Are Portugal's Ancient Stone Circles?
When we think of circles of stones -- really, really big stones -- we often think of Stonehenge in England. But there are other impressive stone circles, too.
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